Product Description

Like timeless hymns, the psalms (or "songs") are prayer-filled poems that express praise, worship, and confession to God. Hear your heart sing as you embrace hope and healing; discover God's purpose and direction; and sense his loving and steadfast presence. You'll also gain insight into the historical context and contemporary significance of all 150 psalms. 320 pages, softcover from Nelson.

Publisher's Description

The Book of Psalms is the most-read and most-quoted book of the Bible! Psalms or "songs" give expression to every human emotion. Even though the musical score does not remain, these timeless words still bring hope and healing. Let your spirit be renewed and your heart uplifted as you read and realize the relevance of these inspirational reminders of God's steadfast presence.

Features include:

How to be smart about God's purpose, protection, deliverance, and direction

The stories behind the psalms, their meanings, and their impact today

The power of prayer, praise, trust, and obedience

Author Bio

Dr. Larry Richards is a native of Michigan who now lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Larry has taught and written Sunday school curriculum for every age group, and he has published more than two hundred books.

This book was purchased for Sunday School/Bible Study. It is a wonderful book because it really helps you to understand the Psalms. It is well written and a companion to the Word of God, so that your knowledge is clear. My church first used the Smart Guide: The Bible and we as a body of believers learned a lot that we did not know before. I suggest purchasing this book for your own personal growth in the LORD and for Bible Study.

I'm slowly working my way through this Smart Guide to the Psalms, for I always wondered why each particular Psalm was written and how I can apply it to my life today. It's really an eye opener. I'm enjoying it.

I'm planning on leading our bible study group through a study of the Psalms. I've read through the first six chapters of Psalms with this book and really like the insights this book provides and the historical information it provides. All the other studies I looked at would cover only some chapters; this covers them all.

Because it's a soft back I rated the quality as average; but because it's a soft back, I probably won't be so hesitant to write all over it.

This book has surpassed all my expectations. It is readable and explains events, people and situations at a level anyone can understand. It is helpful for studying or teaching from the Bible. Would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking at investing or just in need of one book for Bible study or teaching.